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Meaning of have someone's blood | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To obtain satisfaction for a wrong by committing violence against someone.

Examples

“Fitzpatrick, now perceiving […] that he had made a very unfortunate mistake, began to ask many pardons of the lady; and then, turning to Jones, he said, “I would have you take notice I do not ask your pardon, for you have bate me; for which I am resolved to have your blood in the morning.””

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

have someone's blood on one's head have someone's ear have someone's guts for garters have someone's head have someone's hide have someone's nose wide open